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The element that burns brilliantly in the air is magnesium. Magnesium is an alkaline Earth metal with the atomic number 12.

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Is there such thing white fire?

Yes. Pure magnesium burns with a bright white flame.


What color does magnesium emit when held into a flame?

Magnesium burns a bright white color.


How white flame is formed?

Yes, it is possible to have a white flame. A good example of a white flame is the flame with which a magnesium wire burns. When magnesium wire is burnt in air(oxygen), it burns with a bright white flame.


What happen when magnesium reacts with oxygen?

It burns with a blindingly bright white flame producing a white powdery ash.


Flame color of magnesium sulfate?

The flame color of magnesium sulfate is typically a pale white or colorless flame when it is burned. This color is due to the presence of magnesium in the compound, which burns with a relatively faint flame color compared to other metals.


What element is used in flares because it burns with a bright white light?

Magnesium metal, when ignited, burns at a high temperature and gives off a bright white light.


What element is sometimes used in flares and flashbulbs because it burns with a bright light white light?

Magnesium is sometimes used in flares and flashbulbs because it burns with a bright white light.


What color flame does magnesium sulfate burn?

Burning magnesium will result in a brilliant white light.


What are the reacts that happen when you burn magnesium metal?

burns very hot with a bright white glowing flame


What element is sometimes used in flares because it burns with a bright white light?

Magnesium is sometimes used in flares because it burns with a bright white light.


What color does the element Mg impart to the flame?

The flame test is not used to detect magnesium; a magnesium oxide rod is used as a support for the solutions of other elements in the flame test.


What metallic element is sometimes used in flares and flashbulbs because it burns with a white light.?

Magnesium is sometimes used in flares and flashbulbs because it burns with a bright white light.